Jimmy Williams In response to the drone attack in Jordan that claimed the lives of three American soldiers, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria. The strike targeted more than 85 facilities, including command centers and drone storage sites. The move is a significant escalation in …

Anna Liz Nichols, Michigan Advance President Joe Biden returned Thursday to Michigan to join members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, which last week put its support behind his reelection campaign. Biden was joined by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing), …

Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder A U.S. Senate vote is expected next week on a bipartisan deal that would overhaul U.S. immigration law and provide more than $100 billion for a global security package. The long-awaited bill text on the supplemental package to aid Ukraine, Israel, the Indo-Pacific region and U.S. …

Jimmy Williams Former President Donald Trump and his affiliated committees shelled out approximately $27 million for legal fees in the last six months of 2023, as revealed by recent federal election filings. This hefty expenditure brings the total legal bill for the year, which witnessed four separate indictments, to nearly …

Jennifer Shutt, Washington State Standard The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a $78 billion tax package that would expand the child tax credit and reinstate some tax incentives for businesses. The 357-70 vote sends the bill, dubbed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, to …

Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security early Wednesday voted 18-15 along party lines to send articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the House floor. Republicans argue the charges are legitimate. Members of the full House could vote as soon as …

John Cole, Pennsylvania Capital-Star U.S. Sens. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Ma.) along with 10 of their Democratic colleagues urged the federal government to remove marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances. In a letter on to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S. Drug Enforcement (DEA) Administrator …

Jimmy Williams President Joe Biden has stated that the United States has chosen a response following a drone strike in Jordan that killed three American soldiers. Although Biden did not reveal specific details about the planned actions, he suggested that the response might occur soon and possibly in multiple stages. …

Robert Downen and Uriel J. García, The Texas Tribune Daniel Miller felt encouraged last week, as fears of a new civil war trended online and a coalition of powerful Republicans coalesced behind Gov. Greg Abbott’s standoff with the Biden administration. As the longtime leader of Texas’ unlikely secessionist movement, Miller …

Jimmy Williams Missouri Democratic Representative Cori Bush is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding allegations of misusing federal funds, particularly concerning her campaign’s spending on security services. This information comes from three sources familiar with the situation. Bush has denied any wrongdoing and emphasized her commitment …

Jimmy Williams Pop megastar Taylor Swift’s possible appearance at the Super Bowl is creating a storm not just on the field but also in the realm of right-wing conspiracy theories. Following her on-field presence after the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Baltimore Ravens AFC Championship game, conservative pundits took to social …

Abraham Kenmore, Florida Phoenix Seeking another slingshot from South Carolina to the White House, President Joe Biden pitched a list of successes to the party faithful with the refrain of “promises made, promises kept.” His speech ended with a simple request: “Vote!” Biden headlined the state Democratic Party’s “First-in-the-Nation Celebration” …

Ariana Figueroa, Arkansas Advocate The U.S. House Homeland Security Committee is gearing up for only the second impeachment in U.S. history of a Cabinet member. The Republican-led committee on Tuesday will mark up articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, for what Democrats say is no …

Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on March 26 in the case that could significantly curtail access to a prescription drug used for both abortions and miscarriage care. The case centers on when and how patients can access mifepristone, a pharmaceutical the U.S. Food …

Jimmy Williams The Republican-led House is gearing up for a vote this week on a $78 billion bipartisan bill that would expand the child tax credit and introduce a series of tax breaks for businesses. Having received approval from the Ways and Means Committee with a resounding 40-3 vote, the …